BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Idaho State Police congratulates Corporal David Wesche and Communications Center Supervisor Raymond Shute for being awarded the Hero's Award by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), according to a recent news release. They both played a role in rescuing a missing 11-year-old child from a remote wilderness in Idaho.
On May 10, 2022, Corporal David Wesche checked an abandoned vehicle on US Hwy-12 in Idaho County near the Canyon Creek Trailhead.
Cpl. Wesche tried locating the owner, and due to the extremely remote location, Regional Communications Supervisor (RCS) Raymond Shute provided research and information to him.
RCS Shute determined a man rented the vehicle in Georgia, but he and his 11-year-old son had been missing for 11 days. The father had a felony arrest warrant for custodial interference violations.
The following day, RCS Shute used personal time to coordinate and assist the search and continued as the primary liaison between Georgia authorities and ISP efforts.
Cpl. Wesche coordinated law enforcement personnel and located the father and son at a campsite in a remote area. The camp was in poor condition, with very little food and water. Law enforcement took the 11-year-old into protective custody and arrested the father without incident.
The lead detective from Georgia wrote, "It is still hard to believe they were found alive that far from the vehicle in those conditions. It's a relief to know that there are men and women that refuse to give up... Thank you again for everything, and please pass on my sincere thanks to those involved in the heroic efforts..."
In addition to receiving the Hero's Award, Raymond Shute was awarded a Letter of Commendation for his cooperation and assistance. Cpl. Wesche was presented with a Distinguished Achievement Award for assisting in the safe return of an 11-year-old boy.
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